Realistic Sprint and Gallop
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #120 of 337 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
If you upgrade to version 6. 0 or higher, you'll have to do a clean save.
Includes new horse anims, the speed can be adjusted by opening the .kf files in NifSkope and changing the Frequency value then saving.
About this mod:
I've tried out several mods that makes the player able to sprint, but hardly any of them suited my tastes. Here I wanted to implement Skyrim-style sprinting to Oblivion.
While you're running on foot, hold down the grab key and the player gets a vast Speed boost ability as well as Strength boost, and will play unique running animations depending on if their melee weapon is sheathed or not. You can even use the sprint/grab key when on horseback. You respective your horse will also burn fatigue (obviously).
You can make NPC's stagger when you sprint into them, and knock them down when galloping. The latter can inflict damage and potentially kill the NPC-
This mod doesn't touch any actors, it just adds separate quests that check if you're holding down the grab key. They also make sure that you or your horse cannot sprint when your fatigue is below 20%, this is to prevent knockout.
The sprint key is set to 28 (grab key) by default, and can be changed in the new INI I've included for this mod, for better compatibility with Grab Companion.
PS: This plugin is masterless, meaning that it's possibly compatible with Nehrim.
If you have HUD Status Bars installed and you want to keep track of your horse's stamina, you can add the following to Hud Status Bars.ini (under the rest of your custom bars) :
set tnoHSB.hud_ref to sv_Construct "Player. GetHorse"
set tnoHSB.hud_color to sv_Construct"HUDcolorGrey"
set tnoHSB.hud_val to sv_Construct "GetAV Fatigue"
set tnoHSB.hud_max to sv_Construct "GetBaseAV Fatigue"
SetStage tnoHSB 10
The animations included in this mod belong to their respective authors. (Got them from here)
Recommended/compatible mods:
Horse Commands v4 - I highly recommend that you open up kuerteeHorseCommands_HorseSpeedEqualsPlayerSpeed.ini and set horseSpeedFactor to 0
HeartbeatBreath
Faster Horses
Idle Stagger and Recoil
Slower Run Speed
A lightweight gameplay mod that lets your character sprint and your horse gallop faster for a more immersive experience. With 236 endorsements and over 8,000 downloads, it's a community favorite despite being last updated in 2018. Ideal for players who want enhanced movement without major overhauls.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 236 endorsements and 8,202 downloads.
- Tackles a common immersion gap—sprinting and horse gallop speeds.
- Simple, focused mod that doesn't bloat your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018—may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Limited scope—only affects sprint and gallop, no other movement tweaks.
For players who want a more realistic feel when traveling on foot or horseback. If you're tired of the default jog and want a quicker sprint, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive movement overhaul—this is a simple tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible, as the mod hasn't been updated since 2018.
- If you use a mod manager, install it through that to keep track of files easily.
- Test the sprint and gallop speeds in a safe area to see if they feel right for your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- User_1926808
- Version
- 7.5b
- Downloads
- 8,202
- Endorsements
- 236
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 9/10/2018
- Updated
- 11/19/2018
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
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